BJP’s Punjab reset: How the party is trying to reinvent itself before polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively seeking to reposition itself in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the state. The party aims to capitalize on its recent electoral success in West Bengal, despite the challenges posed by the fallout from the 2020 farm law protests. Historically a junior partner to the Shiromani Akali Dal, the BJP is now attempting to take a more prominent role in Punjab politics.